The Nets are leaning hard into the throwback look this season, and the new Classic Edition uniforms are right at the center of it.
On Monday, Brooklyn unveiled its ABA-inspired Classic Edition jerseys along with a commemorative court to mark the franchise’s 60th season. The full look is set to make its first appearance on Wednesday, October 21, when the Nets host the Charlotte Hornets.
The league-wide backdrop is a big one, too. The NBA is marking 50 years since the ABA-NBA merger, and former ABA franchises are rolling out special throwback uniforms and court designs. Brooklyn is part of that group, alongside the Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, and Nets.
This season’s Classic Edition rollout is also tied to a larger year-long celebration during the 2026-27 NBA season. Brooklyn will host six “Eras Nights” across the year, with alumni appearances, era-themed entertainment, in-arena activations, and special giveaways for fans in attendance.
As for when fans will actually see the jerseys on the floor, Brooklyn has a 16-game schedule lined up for the Classic Edition look:
Charlotte on Oct 21
Indiana on Oct 25
at Indiana on Nov 1
Chicago on Nov 18
at Minnesota on Nov 23
at Charlotte on Nov 28
Orlando on Dec 18
San Antonio on Dec 23
at New York on Dec 27
Houston on Jan 9
at Denver on Mar 1
at LA Clippers on Mar 4
Indiana on Mar 15
Denver on Mar 25
at Milwaukee on Apr 4
at Charlotte on Apr 9
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